William Leonard Burch, 86, of LaPlata, MD passed away on October 22, 2020 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Center. Born in Leonardtown, MD on June 24, 1934 to the late Joseph M. Burch and the late Bertha M. Burch, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Burch; brothers, Joseph Burch, Richard Burch and Franklin Burch; and sisters, Marie Stansbury, Mary Catherine Dean and Agnes Wedding.  Leonard is survived by his brother, Delmas Burch; sisters, Shirley Thomas,...

Betty J. Williams, 79, of LaPlata, MD passed away on October 20, 2020 at her residence. Betty was born on November 9, 1940 in Thompkinsville, MD to the late Delmar A. Thompson and the late Emma Bailey.  She was married to the late James H. Williams, Sr. for 60 years before his passing in October 2019.  Betty leaves behind her son, James H. Williams, Jr. (Julie); daughter, Jill M. Sprouse (Rick); grandchildren, Kelly S. Pilkerton (John Allen), James Garner, III (Jennifer), Renee...

Dorothy Jean Volz, age 88, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020. Dorothy Jean, most often called Jean, was born on September 12, 1932 to John and Rachel Smith in Star Junction, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of four sisters, Josephine, Ada and Ruth. She attended Perry High School, and along with her best friend Pat Tharp, graduated in 1950. Both girls, knowing that their opportunities would be limited in Star Junction took the Civil Service Exam and then...

Maria De Los Angeles “Marie” Aguilar Martinez of Waukesha, WI passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in La Plata, MD at the age of 71 years.  She was born in La Maroma, Coahuila, Mexico on March 8, 1949 the daughter of Juan and Virginia (Garza) Aguilar.  On August 8, 1967 she married Fernando “Freddy” Salazar Martinez in Villa De Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico. She will be sadly missed by her children, Rebecca Martinez (H. Tracy) Coleman of La Plata, MD and...

William “Willie or Bill” Miles Albrittain Sr., a soldier, firefighter, and family man passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 12,2020 in Faulkner, MD, at the age of 92.  He was a lifelong resident of Charles County.  Willie was preceded in death by his parents, James Washington Albrittain and Mary Ellen Miles Albrittain, sisters Mary Lucille Warner and Catherine Imogene McCarthy, and brothers James Willis Albrittain, James Lemuel Albrittain, George Edward...

Rosie Ann (Windsor) Bankert, 81, of Charlotte Hall, MD (formerly of Fort Washington, MD) passed away on October 10, 2020 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, MD.  She was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Roy Bankert.  Rosie was born on December 6, 1938 in Piscataway, MD to the late Herbert and Hattie Windsor.  In addition to her husband, Douglas, Rosie is predeceased by her brothers, John (Jack), H. Raphael, Lawrence (Lonnie) and Paul.  She...

John Joseph Noel, 31 of White Plains, MD, died October 7, 2020, from injuries sustained by an accident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John Joseph Noel, his maternal grandparents, Claude and Betty Burns and his aunt, Mary Noel. John leaves behind his sweet daughter, Destiny Noel (5).  He is also survived by his parents, Brian and Laura (Dotson) Noel; paternal grandmother, Angela Noel.  Sisters, Jessica Gant (Chris), Justine Noel, and brother Josie Lichliter...

Michael Anthony Garner, 52, of Accokeek, MD passed away on October 7, 2020 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. Michael was born in Washington, DC on December 9, 1967 to Christine Garner and the late Paul Garner.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Garner; daughters, Darcy Garner and Shannon Garner; and sister, Tracy Garner. Michael was a retired Prince Georges County Police Officer.  He was a sports fanatic and loved all football and...

Jack Edward Longfellow, 71, of LaPlata, MD passed away on October 6, 2020 at home in the company of his family. Born in Camden, NJ on May 24, 1949 to the late Charles Longfellow and Marie Longfellow, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Linda Thomas.  Jack leaves behind his wife, Nancy; sons, John P. Longfellow (Amie Sue), Daniel J. Longfellow (Leigh) and David J. Longfellow (Ashley); daughter, Alicia M. Nelson (Wil); brother Charles Longfellow (Patricia); sisters, Nancy Smith...

Betty D. Dofflemyer, 83 of Waldorf, MD passed away on Friday September 25, 2020 at the Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital in Clinton, MD. Betty was born on August 18, 1937 in Montcalm, WV to the late Robert and Alma Testerman. She is also predeceased by her brothers, Connie Testerman and John Testerman; sisters, Wanda Slack and Brenda Testerman. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Dofflemyer; son, Norman (Bill) Dofflemyer; daughters, Brenda Dofflemyer, Bernadine Whalen, Betty...